Curtain Wall Design Guide

Introduction the aa 110 65mm curtain wall system is designed as a stick frame assembly with weather performance achieved by drainage and ventilation of the glazing rebates.

Curtain wall design guide. Wind loads are initially imposed on glazing panels then. Drainage and ventilation is achieved via the mullion on mullion drained or via each individual transom on zone drained. Aama s curtain wall design guide provides guidance on window selection for condensation resistance. It also incorporates content from several other related aama publications for ease of access.

Formatted to include mandatory language optional language and detailed technical commentary guide specifications in section 5 allow architects and specifiers to address project specific performance and testing requirements consistently. Publication of aama cwm 19 curtain wall manual marks the culmination of efforts by volunteers from aama curtain wall storefront council member companies to update and enhance the former aama mcwm1 89 metal curtain wall manual. Primary façade design principles are classified and demonstrated on curtain wall components with emphasis on a structural safety and a holistic approach. The american architectural manufacturers association aama has developed a new manual providing guidelines for the design of curtain walls.

New curtain wall guide specifications are expected to be of particular interest said steve fronek wausau window and wall systems a leader within the aama curtain wall manual update task group. Design of curtain wall glass thickness. The paper presents a fundamental classification of curtain walls by function materials place of assembly mullion type glass type attachment access and configuration. The essential factors that influence the design of curtain wall glass thickness.